FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Anketell Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Anketell Small Business Loans
Anketell unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Anketell Business Loans
What is the Larger Anketell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health for your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.